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A LEGAL RESOURCE FOR CYCLISTS

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THE BIKELAW TEAM
Peter Wilborn, founder and attorney for South Carolina and Maryland
Ann Groninger, attorney for North Carolina
Jonathan S. Altman, attorney for South Carolina
Jana Morris, paralegal / advocacy director
Kristi L. Millican,
office manager/paralegal

S.C. LAWS TO KNOW


New laws pertaining to cyclists were enacted in June 2008 in South Carolina. If you ride, here's what you need to know.
  1. Drivers must keep a safe distance between themselves and cyclists.
  2. It is illegal for a driver to "buzz" a cyclist.
  3. Drivers may not harass or taunt cyclists.
  4. It is illegal to throw objects at cyclists.
  5. Call the police immediately if any of these things happen.
  6. Make sure to get the driver's license plate number and car type.
  7. Drivers can face civil and criminal fines for violating your rights.

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  • 1.

    Always ride in the direction of traffic.

  • 2.

    Stop at stop signs and obey traffic signals.

  • 3.

    Be aware of vehicular blind spots at intersections.

  • 4.

    Sidewalk riding is often against local law and is unsafe.
 

laws to know

  • 1.

    Drivers must keep a safe distance between themselves and cyclists.

  • 2.

    It is illegal for a driver to "buzz" a cyclist.

  • 3.

    Drivers may not harass or taunt cyclists.

  • 4.

    It is illegal to throw objects at cyclists.
 

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